Speaker meets OSCE Secretary General

Politics
e.erdenejargal@montsame.gov.mn
2021-09-07 17:11:17

Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/. On September 6, Speaker of the State Great Khural G.Zandanshatar visited the OSCE and held a meeting with OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid.


During the meeting, Speaker G.Zandanshatar expressed that Mongolia is delighted to be one of the member countries of the OSCE.


Speaker G.Zandanshatar highlighted the importance of the OSCE's cooperation with the democratic institutions and human rights services in building a civil and democratic society that respects human rights and fundamental freedoms. For instance, he expressed confidence that Mongolia-OSCE cooperation would continue to expand in the direction of ensuring the implementation of the Law on the Legal Status of Human Rights Defenders adopted at the State Great Khural’s spring session.


The sides also exchanged views on regional security issues. In particular, they noted the vital role of the OSCE in addressing pressing issues not only in the region but also in the world, and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen Mongolia-OSCE cooperation in combating drug trafficking, corruption, terrorism and cyber security.


The sides also expressed their interest in creating a legal environment to combat the spread of false information, defamation and the spread of hate speech in electronic and non-electronic media.

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